It is great to hear of the Governements plan to improve the health and longevity of the nation by putting the onus of health back on the individual.

He also recognises the absurdity of spending 10 x more money on treatment than prevention.

I firmly believe that people should be encouraged to take ownership of their health in terms of prevention. However, despite highlighting the importance of individual responsibility, the government goes on to say that...

“The plan also recommends that bosses should do more to keep staff healthy”

Isn’t that passing the buck again? Making it some one else’s responsibility?